Cattleack Barbeque

Worth the hype! As we continue checking out the different spots on Texas Monthly's top 50 list, we made our way to Cattleack this past weekend. We arrived around 9:50AM and waited about an hour. Not bad by my standards! The staff was super friendly and the restaurant itself was super clean! Ordering was easy with the chalk board menu. We got the lean brisket and really enjoyed the flavor of the bark. The pork ribs had a really nice glaze on them and the texture was top tier! The beef cheek (on special that day) was my husband’s favorite! Regarding the sides, the corn bread you could pass on, but the street corn and mac and cheese were great! The banana pudding was 10/10. Overall, worth the hype and I can’t wait to go back!

Worth the hype! As we continue checking out the different spots on Texas Monthly's top 50 list, we made our way to Cattleack this past weekend. We arrived around 9:50AM and waited about an hour. Not bad by my standards! The staff was super friendly and the restaurant itself was super clean! Ordering was easy with the chalk board menu. We got the lean brisket and really enjoyed the flavor of the bark. The pork ribs had a really nice glaze on them and the texture was top tier! The beef cheek (on special that day) was my husband’s favorite! Regarding the sides, the corn bread you could pass on, but the street corn and mac and cheese were great! The banana pudding was 10/10. Overall, worth the hype and I can’t wait to go back!

My boss took me here because he said this is the best BBQ in Dallas knowing I’m a big fan of Hutchins BBQ. We had the giant pastrami rib that was like nothing I’ve ever had. It was very tasty and unique. We got the fatty brisket and it was good. Just not as good as Hutchins in my opinion. I also felt like the sides at Hutchins were better. That said. I will be back for the pastrami ribs.

My boss took me here because he said this is the best BBQ in Dallas knowing I’m a big fan of Hutchins BBQ. We had the giant pastrami rib that was like nothing I’ve ever had. It was very tasty and unique. We got the fatty brisket and it was good. Just not as good as Hutchins in my opinion. I also felt like the sides at Hutchins were better. That said. I will be back for the pastrami ribs.

I spent five days in Dallas touring the local BBQ scene, and after four days of fantastic food, I saved Cattleack Barbeque for the final stop. It was the perfect choice to end the trip. We arrived about 15 minutes before their 10:00 AM opening, and there was already a line of ten people ahead of us. Around 10:15 AM, the owner and a young man (guessing her son) came out to welcome the now-long line, gave us a rundown of the day’s menu, and officially opened the doors with a cowbell ring—a great touch of hospitality. We went all out and ordered the Wagyu brisket, Wagyu beef cheeks, Hatch green chili sausage, and a pork rib. For sides, we had the beans, jalapeño cheese grits, cornbread, and finished with the banana pudding. I definitely saved the best for last. While the brisket was perfectly executed, the Wagyu beef cheeks topped with chimichurri were the absolute star of the show—rich, incredibly tender, and the acidity from the herbs cut through the richness perfectly. We also really loved the grits, and even though I was stuffed, I couldn't help but finish the banana pudding. The shop itself is very clean with that classic, communal BBQ seating. The service was top-notch from start to finish. If you’re in Dallas, this is a must-visit.